Raising Chickens in the Spring.

Spring - the time when every chicken-holic's thoughts turn to incubating and hatching - or to heading down to the feed store or hatchery, to order some cute balls of fluff.

I have that covered - with articles about what happens at different points of incubation, and a hatching course for those who want additional detail and personal support.

But what about the adults in the flock? As winter turns to Spring, do their needs change? What foods should they be given?

And when exactly will hens come back into lay after the scarcity of eggs during the winter months?

This season stretches through the gradually brightening days of March and April, right through until the end of May.

Summertime: everything you need to know about raising your chickens when the weather heats up.

The temperature's rising, hens are back in lay, and those roosters hatched last year are starting to make clear who they think the leader of the flock should be...

What needs do your flock have at this time of year? What foods should they be given, and what treats are available this season?

And what about extreme temperatures? Do chickens get heat stroke? And what can be done to prevent it?

All these questions will be answered for you, month by month, between the beginning of June and the end of August.

Raising Chickens in the Autumn (Fall).

As summer cools down into winter, autumn steps in. The weather gets cooler, predators start hunting for food and chickens become vulnerable to attack.

From dealing with moulting hens to giving your coop a winter-ready inspection, to how to keep your flock safe from celebrations, these articles will make sure your chickens are safe and your coop is putting its best foot forward to dealing with the winter onslaught about to happen.

But freezing temperatures, cold winds and damp all give particular problems for the backyard chicken owner.

These articles look at the issues each month brings, and begins to plan for the time the days start getting lighter and thoughts turn to hatching, chicks and the warmer days of Spring.

Supplementary articles.

Key articles about issues faced by chicken-keepers at different times of the year.

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